Koln Race 5 - 1M 4F Stakes
HOCHKONIG (1) raced from off the pace prior to securing a nose victory in the 2400m G1 156. Deutsches Derby at Hamburg July last year. Looks capable of resuming with a victory. ENZIAN (4) suffered a 0.75L defeat placing second in the 2400m Listed Engel & Volkers Grand Prix Aufgalopp at this circuit making his seasonal debut. Bold show expected. ALLENO (3) lost out by 0.75L placing third in the previously mentioned Listed Engel & Volkers Grand Prix Aufgalopp. Must be considered. ZUCKERHUT (2) is another of note despite disappointing when 9.75L fifth in the 2000m Listed Preis Von Dahlwitz at Hoppegarten providing initial seasonal outing.

Jockey: Nina Baltromei
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by nose Hamburg G1 Deutsches Derby July 6 over 2400m defeating Convergent carrying 58kg at $19.30. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track March 30 2025 over 1850m, 3 len behind Aquaman carrying 56kg at $30.90. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 301 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Nina Baltromei | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $19.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3 | $123,239.00 | Koln | 2200m | Soft | Nina Baltromei | 58kg | 2:17.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/4 | 18/05/2025 | 27 | 3 | $17,762.00 | Koln | 2200m | Good Firm | Nina Baltromei | 57kg | 2:20.78 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | 3 | $25,907.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Nina Baltromei | 56.5kg | 2:32.42 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 30/03/2025 | 205 | 3 | $17,241.00 | Koln | 1850m | Good Soft | Nina Baltromei | 56kg | 1:56.64 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $30.90 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2024 | - | EBF (D) 2 | $14,658.00 | Koln | 1400m | Good Soft | Anna Van Den Troost | 58kg | 1:25.30 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months second last in a small field at Hoppegarten in LR on April 5 over 2000m, 9 len behind Wilko with 59kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Munich in the G3 Bavarian Classic on May 1 2025 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Path Of Soldier carrying 58kg at $2.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/04/2026 | 273 | LR OPEN 4U | $50,167.00 | Hoppegarten | 2000m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 59kg | 2:02.19 | - | 1 |
| 9.9L | $4.10 |
| 6/17 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 3 | $123,239.00 | Koln | 2200m | Soft | A Starke | 58kg | 2:17.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $97,691.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good Soft | Sibylle Vogt | 58kg | 2:06.42 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/04/2025 | - | 3 | $17,271.00 | Mulheim | 2100m | Good | Sibylle Vogt | 57kg | 2:14.49 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Sibylle Vogt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd in a small field at this track in LR on April 6 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Lordano carrying 57kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track in the G1 Preis Von Europa on September 28 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Sibayan with 60kg at $6.20. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | 169 | LR OPEN 4U | $55,741.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 2:34.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $467,257.00 | Milan | 2400m | Good | Leon Wolff | 59kg | 2:28.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.33 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $276,786.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 2:29.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | 139 | G1 OPEN 3U | $535,714.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 2:29.02 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2025 | 183 | G2 OPEN 4U | $120,898.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Sibylle Vogt | 57kg | 2:32.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.10 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2024 | 44 | G3 OPEN (A) 3U | $88,853.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | SH | Rene Piechulek | 55kg | 2:41.93 | - | 6 |
| 22.5L | $5.10 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2024 | 61 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,580.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 2:36.38 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/18 | 07/07/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN (A) 3 | $1,046,699.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 2:37.18 | - | 19 |
| 1.8L | $10.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2024 | 46 | G2 OPEN (A) 3 | $117,647.00 | Koln | 2200m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 2:16.26 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2024 | 31 | G3 OPEN (A) 3 | $90,016.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 2:05.73 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2024 | - | CL (D) 3 | $16,639.00 | Hoppegarten | 1800m | Good Soft | Rene Piechulek | 58kg | 1:55.72 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Thore Hammer-Hansen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on April 6 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Lordano carrying 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track in the G2 Union-Rennen on June 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Zuckerhut carrying 58kg at $3.70. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | 215 | LR OPEN 4U | $55,741.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 56kg | 2:34.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2025 | 59 | 3 | $92,857.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 60kg | 2:37.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/17 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 13 |
| 2.4L | $38.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN 3 | $123,239.00 | Koln | 2200m | Soft | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:17.28 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3 | $17,762.00 | Hannover | 2200m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 57kg | 2:18.83 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Leon Wolff
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Baden Baden in the G3 October 19 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Rashford with 59kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Dortmund in the G3 Deutsches St. Leger September 21 over 2800m, 8 len behind Caballo De Mar with 60kg at $5.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $97,345.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | Soft | A Hamelin | 59kg | 2:33.51 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3U | $98,214.00 | Dortmund | 2800m | Good Soft | A Hamelin | 60kg | 3:06.01 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3U | $98,390.00 | Hoppegarten | 2400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 2:29.67 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $44,723.00 | Hamburg | 3200m | Good | Leon Wolff | 57kg | 3:43.14 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 4U | $44,014.00 | Hannover | 3000m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 58kg | 3:14.87 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $120,898.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Eduardo Pedroza | 57kg | 2:32.20 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2025 | 148 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,103.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Leon Wolff | 58kg | 2:29.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN (A) 3U | $90,909.00 | Koln | 3000m | Soft | Eduardo Pedroza | 57kg | 3:19.90 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $18.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2024 | 17 | HCP II (C) 3U | $24,233.00 | Baden Baden | 2400m | SH | Leon Wolff | 57kg | 2:43.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2024 | 32 | HCP II (C) 3U | $24,233.00 | Hoppegarten | 2200m | Soft | Leon Wolff | 56.5kg | 2:23.89 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $11.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2024 | 49 | HCP II (C) 3U | $24,430.00 | Baden Baden | 1800m | Good | Leon Wolff | 57.5kg | 1:50.38 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Michael Cadeddu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at this track in LR on April 6 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Lordano with 57kg at $7.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Dusseldorf in LR on May 25 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Delgardo carrying 58kg at $8. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | 144 | LR OPEN 4U | $55,741.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Michael Cadeddu | 57kg | 2:34.62 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $7.80 |
| 8/11 | 13/11/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN H 3U | $84,100.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 55.5kg | 3:11.26 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,030.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 2:48.58 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/09/2025 | 9 | G3 OPEN 3U | $98,214.00 | Dortmund | 2800m | Good Soft | Alexander Pietsch | 57kg | 3:06.01 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $14.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 57kg | 2:37.40 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 3 | $89,340.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good | Cristian Demuro | 57.5kg | 2:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.80 |
| 8/17 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,162,791.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good | Michael Cadeddu | 58kg | 2:37.10 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $35.90 |
| 1/4 | 19/06/2025 | 25 | 3 | $17,606.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | Alexander Pietsch | 59kg | 2:29.17 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $44,405.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Soft | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:14.79 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 172 | 3 | $17,762.00 | Krefeld | 2350m | Good Firm | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 58kg | 2:28.76 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 20/11/2024 | 73 | CL (D) 2 | $16,529.00 | Dresden | 1900m | Soft | Bayarsaikhan Ganbat | 57.5kg | 2:06.70 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Hamburg in the G3 Grosser Preis von LOTTO Hamburg July 8 over 2000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Quest The Moon with 58kg at $6.90. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track LR March 30 2025 over 2400m defeating Vaisseau Fantome with 57kg at $2.80. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 299 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/07/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3U | $98,390.00 | Hamburg | 2000m | Soft | Martin Seidl | 58kg | 2:16.98 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.90 |
| 10/10 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $177,798.00 | Milan | 2000m | Good | Dario Di Tocco | 58kg | 2:01.50 | - | 3 |
| 21.1L | $7.35 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2025 | 168 | LR OPEN 4U | $43,103.00 | Koln | 2400m | Good Soft | M Abik | 57kg | 2:29.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $399,838.00 | Milan | 2400m | Soft | Martin Seidl | 56.5kg | 2:34.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.73 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2024 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $211,730.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:34.33 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/07/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN (A) 3U | $249,597.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Soft | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 56kg | 2:06.88 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.30 |
| 6/18 | 07/07/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN (A) 3 | $1,046,699.00 | Hamburg | 2400m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:37.18 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2024 | 25 | LR OPEN (A) 3 | $40,917.00 | Dusseldorf | 2200m | Soft | M Abik | 58kg | 2:16.46 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 01/05/2024 | 192 | G3 OPEN (A) 3 | $90,016.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good | M Abik | 58kg | 2:05.73 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2023 | 44 | G2 OPEN 2 | $405,738.00 | Milan | 1600m | UNKNOWN | Martin Seidl | 56kg | 1:41.80 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.33 |
| 1/4 | 08/09/2023 | - | EBF (D) 2 | $15,126.00 | Koln | 1400m | Good Soft | Martin Seidl | 57kg | 1:24.87 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |